Working Holiday (Subclase 417 / 462): photo and application guide
Las personas jóvenes (de 18 a 30 años, en ocasiones hasta 35) procedentes de países asociados pueden trabajar y viajar por Australia durante un máximo de 12 meses, prorrogables hasta 3 años.
Quick answer
35 × 45 mm photo · AUD $670 base fee · biometrics at VAC
Photo specification is the shared Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format. Biometric capture at the VAC for most nationalities. Fee AUD $670 base fee. Processing 50% within 18 days; 90% within 1 month. Last reviewed .
Application route
| Full name | Subclass 417 Working Holiday / Subclass 462 Work and Holiday — visados de trabajo y vacaciones (WHV) |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Las personas jóvenes (de 18 a 30 años, en ocasiones hasta 35) procedentes de países asociados pueden trabajar y viajar por Australia durante un máximo de 12 meses, prorrogables hasta 3 años. |
| Application route | Solicitud en línea a través de ImmiAccount |
| Fee | Tasa base de AUD $670 |
| Processing time | 50% en 18 días; 90% en 1 mes |
| Biometric appointment | Sí, para algunas nacionalidades — en el centro de visados (VAC) |
| Official portal | Home Affairs — Working Holiday (Subclase 417 / 462) ↗ |
Photo specification
The Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo standard. The same photo file works for the ImmiAccount upload and the printed copy at the VAC.
| Size | 35 × 45 mm |
|---|---|
| Head height | 32 to 36 mm chin to crown chin to crown |
| Background | plain light grey or off-white, even illumination |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed (no smile preferred) |
| Glasses | Discouraged; remove for the shot |
| Digital file | JPEG, minimum 900 × 1200 pixels |
What to watch out for with the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)
La Subclase 417 está dirigida a ciudadanos del Reino Unido, Irlanda, Francia, Alemania, Canadá y otros países asociados. La Subclase 462 corresponde a Estados Unidos, China, Brasil y países asociados similares. Ambas comparten la misma especificación fotográfica. El visado puede prorrogarse 1 o 2 años mediante un trabajo determinado en la Australia regional.
Frequently asked questions about the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)
What size photo do I need for a Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)?
35 × 45 mm portrait. The Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) uses the shared Home Affairs biometric photo: head 32 to 36 mm chin to crown, plain light background, neutral expression.
How much does the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) cost?
AUD $670 base fee.
How long does the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) take to process?
50% within 18 days; 90% within 1 month.
Is biometric capture mandatory for the Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462)?
Yes for some nationalities — at a VAC. The biometric capture happens at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre.
Can I use the same photo for an Australian passport later?
Yes if you become an Australian citizen and apply for an Australian passport. The DFAT passport specification (35 × 45 mm) matches the Home Affairs visa specification. The photo is interchangeable across these documents.
Other Australian visa categories
Prepare your Working Holiday (subclass 417 / 462) photo
Upload a portrait — Anfas.Pro applies the Home Affairs 35 × 45 mm format automatically.